Nicole Scherzinger on The Pussycat Dolls: “I Sang Everything”

Nicole Scherzinger is fundamentally unlikable. I wish I could properly articulate why, but sometimes it’s tough to explain what makes an entertainer unappealing. Perhaps it’s that she seems like the mean-girl I hated in high school. Or it could be that she’s an indulgent performer who strikes me as someone who gets off on her own reflection. So when she revealed to VH1’s ‘Behind The Music’ that she “sang everything” during her time with the Pussycat Dolls, beginning the inauthentic declaration that, “those girls are like [her] sisters,” it became even more clear that she’s has some serious public relations issues that need to be cleaned up. It’s fine to be honest, but her delivery, coupled with her satisfaction with the revelation, makes her appear, once again, like a mean-girl who enjoys trampling on others for her own benefit.

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Seth Gillard Covers Ellie Goulding’s ‘Lights’ on Violin — Magical

My love for covers is growing strong. It’s a way to get exposure for your musical talent without having to simultaneously sell the public on your original material. Watch Seth Gillard cover Ellie Goulding’s ‘Lights.’

Movie Review: Taken 2

The Taken franchise works because you know exactly what you’re getting and you’re satisfied when you leave. It’s not a high grade action flick. It’s a cheesy, low-budget, plot-easy movie that successfully keeps the suspense afloat from beginning to end. And because Liam Neeson is an unassuming action star who has made his career with more relevant portrayals, I rooted not only for his character, but for the idea that an actor can reinvent his career at any point in life.

The film is much like its original, centered solely around Neeson’s attempt to retrieve his “taken” family members. Though critics have suggested it’s a duplicate, I’ll repeat the answer that I had for that same criticism of the Hangover sequel: if it worked once, then do it again. The main difference between the two films is its quality. The sequel is more polished, the action sequences are better choreographed, and Neeson’s character has more opportunity to show his post-CIA knowledge base. There’s a reason the movie opened at number one. And it’s refreshing that you don’t need one hundred million dollars to accomplish it.

RATING: 3.5 DISHES

Tabloid Gossip — A News Review
  • Another couple from The Bachelor bites the dust. People
  • The hottest man in fashion had a baby. Refinery29
  • A mermaid got arrested. Stuff
  • Lady Gaga has nice nipples — who knew? Little Monsters
  • Chris Brown is a poet. Dlisted
  • DWTS’ Karina Smirnoff has a man — and he’s in the ABC family. Radar Online
  • X Factor founds its hosts — and you’re not going to be happy. Digital Spy
  • Jef Holm & Emily Maynard might be faking it. Us Magazine
  • McSteamy doesn’t like trees — or Smashing Pumpkins. TMZ
  • Minka Kelly is dating a superhero. E! Online
  • Country crooner Jason Aldean has a lot of explaining to do. Today
  • Nick and Vanessa Lachey debuted their baby. Wet Paint
  • Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump got married. Wonderwall
  • Anne Hathaway found love — and wore a pretty wedding dress. Pop Sugar

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Nicki Minaj v. Mariah Carey — Barbara Walters Weighs In

I’m not sure why the American Idol producers picked Nicki Minaj to judge when she doesn’t get along with their heaviest hitter, and I’m also not sure why Nicki can’t have a little class and keep her mouth shut. At least Mariah Carey had someone less hot-headed speak on her behalf instead of ranting on twitter. After all, if you’re going to have someone in your corner, Barbara Walters is a great choice. Watch Walters recount her conversation with Mariah, in which Mariah alleged that Nicki threatened to shoot her. As for Nicki, she replied on twitter (true to form), saying, “Ironically no camera or mic heard the gun comment tho. Lol @ the struggle. Not even the producers believed u. Say no to violence barbz.”

Christina Hendricks Isn’t “Full-Figured” — Also Has Serious Issues

I first noticed Christina Hendricks had issues when she did an interview with Chelsea Handler at the beginning of her career. When Handler called her “voluptuous,” Hendricks became noticeably uncomfortable, and then repeated the word back with an annoyed tone. Since then, Hendricks has garnered a lot of attention for her body, with women everywhere citing her as an example of the non-anorexic-sexy-girl, but the Mad Men star has always resented it. Sure she’ll answer the question, but every single time she gets asked I can see her blood boiling. And that came to a head during an interview with Sun-Herald Fashion Editor Kate Waterhouse who called her a “full-figured” inspiration. Watch below.

Anderson Cooper v. Star Jones — It’s War

Though it originally annoyed me that the man who had been to war zones for CNN is discussing pop culture, I’m starting to like it. It shows that human beings are capable of thinking of more than one thing at a time, and just because the guy is brilliant, doesn’t mean he can’t mud-sling about ridiculous subjects like the rest of America. Watch him blast Star Jones for calling his coming-out a “ratings play,” and pay particular attention to his mother’s objection (his mother is Gloria Vanderbilt, which makes this story extra special).

Liam Neeson & Ethan Hawke Reenact The Real Housewives — WATCH

Only Andy Cohen could successfully merge reality television and serious acting without threatening an actor’s A-list brand. Watch Liam Neeson & Ethan Hawke hilariously reenact The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion on Watch What Happens Live.

Alanis Morissette Sings Chilling Rendition of Green Day’s “Basket Case”

Can’t Alanis Morissette just make cover albums for the rest of her life? She’s a magical performer with a unique voice, but her original material just isn’t good enough anymore. Either co-write with the best-of-the-best, or duplicate the Jimmy Kimmel performance for eternity. Watch her sing Green Day’s “Basket Case.”

The Lumineers Cover Sawmill Joe — Who is Sawmill Joe?

20121003-103836.jpgThere’s nothing better than when a popular band generously brings attention to an up-and-comer. And this week’s gold star goes to The Lumineers who killed it last night at The Fonda. During their set they covered a song by a man named Sawmill Joe and encouraged the audience to look him up. So I did. And the guy is just as good as I anticipated. He’s got a country blues grit in his voice that makes him sound as if he’s been doing this for a million years, only he’s shockingly younger than you’d think. He lives in Denver, and he works a day job at a sawmill (get it?), which likely explains the authenticity behind his music. Listen to his music below, and click HERE to find him on Facebook.